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  • Page 1 XPower Inverter 500 Owner’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Contact Information

    Trademarks XPower is a trademark of Xantrex International. Xantrex is a registered trademark of Xantrex International. Other trademarks, registered trademarks, and product names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein for identification purposes only.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    AC Outlets ....... . . 8 4. Connecting the XPower 500 ....9 Choosing a Location .

  • Page 5: Introduction

    1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Xantrex XPower Inverter 500. The XPower 500 is part of a family of advanced, high- performance power inverters from Xantrex, the leader in the field of high-frequency inverter design. Connected directly to a 12 volt battery, the XPower 500...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    AC outlet or any other openings in the inverter. Do not open the inverter. Have a qualified individual complete any service work. WARNING: Shock hazard Do not expose the XPower 500 to water, rain, snow, or spray.
  • Page 7 WARNING: Fire hazard To reduce the risk of fire, do not cover or obstruct the ventilation openings. Do not install the XPower 500 in a zero-clearance compartment. Overheating may result. WARNING: Shock and fire hazard During installation route all cable/wiring away from sharp edges and hot surfaces of the engine compartment or vehicle.
  • Page 8 CAUTION: Risk of damage to equipment The XPower 500 is designed to be directly connected to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described in this guide. Do not connect it to household or RV AC distribution wiring. Do not connect it to any AC...
  • Page 9 These chargers have a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the charger battery terminals. Do not use the XPower 500 with the type of appliances just described. CAUTION: Risk of damage due to high temperatures.

  • Page 10: Xpower 500 Inverter Features

    ③ ① ④ ➄ Figure 1 AC Panel on the XPower 500 (European AC Outlet) ➀ AC Outlet An AC outlet is located on one end of the inverter. It allows you to plug in a 230 volt AC product with a power consumption of 500 watts or less when the inverter is connected to a 12 volt battery.
  • Page 11 When the inverter is connected to a DC power source and the On/Standby switch is on, AC power is available at the outlet. ➂ Power Light The green light is on all the time when the On/Standby switch is on. ➃...

  • Page 12: Ac Outlets

    AC Outlets Depending on your geographic location, your XPower 500 will have one of the following AC outlets. Figure 3 British AC Outlet Figure 2 European AC Outlet Figure 4 Australian and New Zealand AC Outlet...

  • Page 13: Connecting The Xpower 500

    4 Connecting the XPower 500 This section explains how to connect the XPower 500. Choosing a Location For the best performance, choose a location that is: • Dry Do not expose the inverter to water drip or spray. • Cool Operate the inverter in ambient temperatures between 0°...

  • Page 14: Connecting The Xpower 500 To Dc Power

    CAUTION: Risk of damage to the XPower The XPower 500 must only be operated with a nominal 12 volt battery. The inverter will not operate with a lower voltage battery. A higher voltage battery will damage the inverter.
  • Page 15 Hardwire the inverter to the battery to make a permanent connection (page 14). Refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 when you connect the inverter. ① ② ③ Figure 5 DC Panel on the XPower 500 ① ② ③ Red (positive +) terminal Black (negative –) terminal...

  • Page 16: Using The Battery Clip Wire Assembly

    Using the Battery Clip Wire Assembly WARNING: Corrosive materials and energy hazard To reduce the risk of irritation and burns, wear protective eyewear and clothing when you work with batteries. Take special care to ensure that metal tools or personal objects like rings or watches do not contact the battery terminals.
  • Page 17 To connect the inverter to a 12 volt battery using the battery clip wire assembly: Remove the nuts from the DC terminals on the inverter. Place the red ring connector on the red (positive +) DC terminal, and then screw the red nut on until it is snug. Do not over tighten.

  • Page 18: Hardwiring The Inverter To The Battery

    ⑥ ➄ – ① ④ ➂ ② Figure 6 Hardwiring the XPower 500 to a 12 Volt Battery ① ② XPower 500 8.4mm (8 AWG) red wire from the positive inverter terminal to the positive battery terminal (via ➂...
  • Page 19 (8 AWG) wire or heavier, extend the power cord if you need to, to a maximum total length of 2 meters (6.5 feet) including the existing XPower 500 power cord length. Solder all connections and make sure they are properly insulated by using electrical tape or heat shrinkable tubing.

  • Page 20: Disconnecting The Battery

    Remove the nuts from the DC terminals on the inverter. Place the red ring connector on the red (positive +) DC terminal on the inverter, and then screw the red nut on until it is snug. Do not over tighten. Fasten the positive terminal (red wire) to the positive battery post.

  • Page 21: Operating The Xpower 500

    • Possible shutdown when the vehicle’s engine is started The XPower 500 will operate while your vehicle’s engine is running, but the normal voltage drop...
  • Page 22 • AC Overload Shutdown If you connect an AC load rated higher than 500 watts or 2.2 amps or that draws excessive surge power, the XPower 500 shuts down. light stays on, and the light comes on to indicate that the inverter is overloaded.

  • Page 23: Interference With Electronic Equipment

    Interference With Electronic Equipment Most AC products operate with the XPower 500 as they would with household AC power with the following exceptions. Buzzing Sound Some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom boxes” have inadequate internal power supply filtering and buzz slightly when powered by the XPower 500.

  • Page 24: Battery Operating Time

    • Do not leave the XPower 500 on for more than a week if you do not have an AC load connected to it. The inverter draws less than 0.3 amps with the On/ Standby switch on and no load connected, but that will eventually discharge the battery.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    7 Troubleshooting WARNING: Shock hazard Do not open the inverter or attempt to service it yourself. Refer all service to qualified personnel. This section describes problems you could encounter, as well as symptoms, possible causes, and various remedies. The AC load will not operate; red light is on.
  • Page 26 Possible cause Suggested remedy The battery voltage is Check the charging system. excessive. Symptom The AC load runs for more than one minute, the alarm sounds, and the light comes on. The inverter is warm or hot to touch. The alarm may sound. Possible cause Suggested remedy Poor ventilation or a high-...
  • Page 27 Measured inverter output voltage is too low. Symptom The AC voltmeter reading is 5 to 15 volts too low. Possible cause Suggested remedy XPower 500 A standard “average-reading” For accuracy, the AC voltmeter has been used to modified sine wave output measure output voltage.

  • Page 28: Specifications

    8 Specifications Specifications may change without notice. Electrical AC receptacles AC output voltage 230 volts AC RMS ± 5% AC output frequency 50 ± 3 Hz AC output waveform Modified Sine Wave Maximum continuous AC output 500 watts power Maximum AC output surge power 1000 watts DC input voltage range 10–15 volts DC...

  • Page 29: Physical

    Physical Dimensions (L x W x H) 240mm x 112mm x 66mm (9.5 in. x 4.4 in. x 2.6 in.) Weight 1.2 Kg (2.6 lb.) Regulatory CE Mark Low Voltage Directive e Mark Automotive EMC Directive TUV/Type Approved Certified to EN60950...

  • Page 30: Limited Warranty

    Xantrex will, at its option, use new and/or reconditioned parts in performing warranty repair and building replacement products. Xantrex reserves the right to use parts or products of original or improved design in the repair or replacement. If Xantrex repairs or...
  • Page 31 1 360 925 5143 (direct) Email: customerservice@xantrex.com Direct returns may be performed according to the Xantrex Return Material Authorization Policy described in your product manual. For some products, Xantrex maintains a network of regional Authorized Service Centers. Call Xantrex or check our website to see if your product can be repaired at one of these facilities.
  • Page 32 This warranty does not apply to and Xantrex will not be responsible for any defect in or damage to:...
  • Page 33 The rights granted by this warranty are in addition to any statutory or other legal rights granted under the laws of the country or state in which the Xantrex product was purchased and those legal rights are not affected by this warranty.

  • Page 34: Return Material Authorization Policy

    Return Material Authorization Policy Before returning a product directly to Xantrex you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and the correct factory "Ship To" address. Products must also be shipped prepaid.

  • Page 35: Return Procedure

    • A brief description of the problem. Ship the unit prepaid to the address provided by your Xantrex customer service representative. If you are returning a product from outside of the USA or Canada In addition to the above, you MUST include return freight funds and are fully responsible for all documents, duties, tariffs, and deposits.

  • Page 36: Other Xantrex Products

    To return your XPower Inverter 500 for out of warranty service, contact Xantrex Customer Service for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number and follow the other steps outlined in “Return Procedure” on page 31.

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